THIS WEEKEND IN MUSIC: Mon Cheri, Rough Congress, Dane Ueland

Local crooners Mon Cheri throw a release party for their new EP, Melange, tonight at Empyrean (read our review in this week's paper), with DJ Peter Parker and wunderkind Ben Jorgens opening. The party starts at 7 pm, and is all ages.

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Possibly the best event that's been thrown at the A-Club so far happens tonight: Mama Ocean's Big 4-0 Birthday Bash, with performances by Rough Congress — the danceable, soulful R&B band led by very talented local guitarist, Jamie Maker. Seven bucks, seven o'clock.

Tomorrow, the most Divine Jewels throws, Slang, a post-punk/goth dance party at the Lion's Lair. The lady who brings you Pasties & Paddles is a DJ whiz, too — and always throws a great dance party, we hear.